Cold-pressed wheat germ oil is a natural source of fat-soluble vitamin E, rich in octacosanols. Several studies confirm that the biological activity of naturally occurring vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol) is higher than that obtained by synthesis.
Vitamin E is an important factor in cell protection: it has a significant antioxidant activity that neutralizes the oxidative effect of excess free radicals caused by metabolic changes, smoking, insufficient rest or an unbalanced diet. Free radicals are considered the main cause of premature aging.
Hematological, neuronal and muscular signs indicate vitamin E deficiency.
One of the muscular signs is myopathy, which manifests itself in a feeling of fatigue.
In addition, vitamin E has an immunomodulatory function, it is useful in the treatment of varicose veins and in general in all alterations of the heart and peripheral nervous system, as well as in retinopathy.
In short, it is a valuable ally for our health.
During intense physical activity or under stress conditions, vitamin E (together with vitamin C, with which it forms a specific synergy) is the first to neutralize excess free radicals and ensure efficient vital functions of cells. Since vitamin E is fat-soluble, it is deposited in adipose tissue, so its supplementation should be limited in time.
Wheat germ oil also contains small amounts of vitamins A, C, D, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, PABA and several minerals.
It also contains octacosanol, which has a hypocholesterolemic effect and an anti-fatigue effect.
It appears that octacosanol improves the storage of muscle glycogen.
